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15:33, september 21, 2017

Tajik athletes win one silver and 17 bronze medals at the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games to date so far

Tajik athletes have won one silver and seventeen bronze medals at the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to date so far, according to the National Olympic Committee

09:41, september 21, 2017

Health ministry denies reports about outbreak of Hepatitis A in Sughd as ‘unfounded’

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Population denies reports about outbreak of Hepatitis A in the Sughd province as ‘unfounded.

14:59, september 20, 2017

Local authorities reportedly seize wedding reception in Kulob

Final preparations were in full swing at Zaidullo Khudoyorov's home in Kulob as the family got ready to celebrate the marriage of his eldest daughter when a group of local officials raided the

11:04, september 20, 2017

UN Migrant Workers Committee asks Tajikistan what has been done for protection of labor migrants

The UN Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families (Migrant Workers Committee) has posted the list of questions for the second periodic report of

10:17, september 19, 2017

Tajik authorities publishes brochure regulating funeral and mourning rites

The Committee on Religious Affairs under the Government of Tajikistan together with the Council of Ulema Islamic (the country’s highest Islamic institution issuing fatwas and religious guidance

14:17, september 18, 2017

Tajik athletes win six bronze medals at the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games to date so far

Tajik athletes have won six bronze medals at the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan over the first three days of competitions, according to the National Olympic

09:24, september 18, 2017

OSCE supports inauguration of Tajikistan’s Inter-Agency Secretariat for Border Management and Security

The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe and representatives from 16 government agencies last week participated in the official opening of the Inter-Agency Secretariat for Border Management and Security

15:21, september 15, 2017

Tajikistan’s legislation does not stipulate punishment for wearing hijab

Tajikistan’s legislation does not stipulate punishment for wearing non-traditional clothes and actions of some officials threatening women with fine for wearing hijab (Islamic headscarf) are

11:37, september 15, 2017

Tajikistan climbs 34 spots on World Giving Index for 2017

While Tajikistan’s ranking has improved to 50 from 84, the CAF World Giving Index 2017 indicates that philanthropy has declined globally—with the exception of Africa.

10:49, september 15, 2017

Days of Tajik Culture to be held in Uzbek capital next month

Days of Tajik Culture will take place in Tashkent from October 10-14, a source in the Tajik government told Asia-Plus in an interview.

16:11, september 14, 2017

Days of Russian Culture to be held in Dushanbe this month

Days of Russian Culture will take place in Dushanbe from September 23-27.

14:06, september 13, 2017

147 Tajik athletes to participate in the2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat

147 Tajik athletes, including 130 men and 17 women, will participate in the2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games that will take place in the Turkmen capital, Ashgabat, from September 17-21, a

10:39, september 13, 2017

JICA supports the implementation of a maternal and child health handbook through capacity building

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been supporting the improvement of maternal and child health care in Tajikistan as one of its priority areas.

08:47, september 13, 2017

University of Technology Sydney, University of Central Asia collaborate on communications and media

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS), and the University of Central Asia (UCA), yesterday signed an agreement in Australia to strengthen the relationship between the Institutions and encourage

16:40, september 12, 2017

Tajikistan Oracle User Group holds 3rd Tajikistan TechConf

On September 7, Tajikistan Oracle User Group (TAJOUG) organized the third annual information communication technology (ICT) conference, dubbed Tajikistan TechConf 2017.

11:39, september 12, 2017

Uzbek delegation attends celebrations dedicated to Tajikistan’s Independence Day

A delegation of Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya region, led by the deputy Surkhandarya governor Ruzimurod Choriyev, attended celebrations dedicated to Tajikistan’s Independence Day that took

10:04, september 12, 2017

The first group of Tajik Hajj pilgrims returned home yesterday

The first group of Tajik Hajj pilgrims numbering 187 people returned home yesterday morning.

09:14, september 12, 2017

Older persons must be integrated into development efforts at all levels, urges regional UN meeting

The need to address the challenges of population ageing in the Asia-Pacific region by integrating older persons into development efforts at all levels was highlighted at a high-level United Nations

15:08, september 8, 2017

New UN ESCAP report highlights gender equality is pivotal to achieving sustainable development

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) on September 8 released the first report to comprehensively map out the intersections between gender and environment

14:25, september 8, 2017

The main event to commemorate Tajik Independence Day will take place in Dushanbe

This year, the main event to commemorate the 26th anniversary of Tajikistan’s Independence will take place in Dushanbe.

15:19, september 7, 2017

The first group of Tajik Hajj pilgrims will return home on September 11

The first group of Tajik Hajj pilgrims numbering 187 people will return home on September 11, at 7:30 am, according to Somon Air.

10:13, september 7, 2017

Millions of text messages remind Tajiks to obey new dress code

Private mobile-phone companies in Tajikistan have begun sending out text messages to millions of citizens, reminding them to obey a new law that makes Tajik national clothing obligatory at

10:01, september 7, 2017

Asia-Pacific summit opens with focus on sustainable use of natural resources and a pollution free planet

The first Asia-Pacific Ministerial Summit on the Environment opened in Bangkok this week with a call for governments in the region to forge a transformative alliance that will drive forward an

09:08, september 6, 2017

UCA announces doctoral scholarships for young scholars

The University of Central Asia (UCA) in partnership with the Cambridge Trust announces scholarship opportunities for doctoral study at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.

10:15, september 5, 2017

Turkey’s Embassy provides aid to vulnerable families in Tajik capital

On September 2, the Red Crescent Society of Tajikistan distributed aid to vulnerable families in Dushanbe, according to Khovar news agency.

14:23, september 4, 2017

Several dozens of Tajik pilgrims left under the open sky in Mina Valley

Several dozens of Tajik pilgrims have reportedly been left under the open sky in Mina Valley.

15:19, august 31, 2017

Until the end of the year in Dushanbe will be introduced a single transport card Citycard

In the capital of Tajikistan on social transport will operate a single card, which will be able to pay for travel in trolleybuses and buses.

13:26, august 31, 2017

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia has prepared a law on the deportation of migrant workers without a contract

The document developed by the Russian agency provides for the introduction of a ban on attracting foreigners to work without concluding an employment contract.

10:24, august 31, 2017

Dushanbe: fine for slaughtering cattle in the wrong place up to 2 thousand dollars

The Dushanbe authorities established special slaughter houses for Idi Qurbon (feast of sacrifice). Violators will be fine from 8 to 12 thousand somoni.

18:03, august 30, 2017

Hukumat of Shohmansur assures that did not threaten parents with fines for Idgardak

The residents of several mahallas of the Shohmansur district of the capital appealed to the editorial staff of "Asia Plus", and reported that the heads of mahallas threaten to fine those